Mirrabooka Drill Killer Admits to Clobbering Housemate Over Dishes Dispute
In a shocking case unfolding in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, Graham Clive Sandy, aged 51, has admitted to fatally attacking his housemate, Shane Davis, with a drill bit following a trivial argument about washing dishes. The incident occurred at their shared residence on McFarlane Circle in Mirrabooka on October 31, 2023, leading to Mr. Davis's death the next morning after being taken off life support.
Confession Reveals Spontaneous Violence Triggered by Annoyance
During a police interview conducted shortly before Mr. Davis was removed from life support, Mr. Sandy initially lied about the events, claiming the victim was a heavy drinker who had injured himself. He described the injury as a mere "nick" and labeled Mr. Davis a "hypochondriac." However, under persistent questioning from detectives, who noted the severity of the wound inconsistent with a fall, Mr. Sandy eventually confessed.
He stated, "I hit him in the head because he was pissing me off," and expressed shock at the bleeding. The attack was reportedly triggered when Mr. Davis urged him to clean up while he was preparing two-minute noodles. Mr. Sandy retorted, "The kitchen was clean anyway - that's why I told him to get f...ed and clobbered him in the head."
Details of the Attack and Aftermath Emerge in Court
Mr. Sandy claimed he grabbed an unplugged drill from the dining table and struck Mr. Davis once, describing it as a spontaneous act. He said, "Just one dong and that was it," and noted that after the attack, he helped Mr. Davis up because his eyes were rolling. When warned by detectives that the victim might die from a brain injury, Mr. Sandy quietly responded, "I hope Davo's OK."
In a recorded prison phone call about two weeks later, Mr. Sandy provided a different account to his mother, suggesting Mr. Davis tripped and fell, calling the scene "comical" and claiming the victim continued drinking afterward. He speculated that being put on a drip might have caused a clot. After the incident, Mr. Sandy reportedly watched SAS Australia, purchased cannabis, and went to bed, describing it as just another day.
Legal Proceedings Focus on Intent as Trial Continues
The trial centers on Mr. Sandy's intent, with his defense arguing the circumstances of the attack. The case highlights the tragic consequences of a domestic dispute escalating into fatal violence. The Supreme Court of WA continues to hear evidence as the community awaits further developments in this harrowing crime story.
